Thanks for Sharing

I’m finding myself less and less enamored with social media these days. In fact, if it wasn’t for this blog and the podcast, I would probably delete all of it. However, for the past 7 days, it has been a godsend. Last Friday, my nephew died from a heart attack; he was 35. He leaves behind a beautiful family who love him dearly, along with countless heartbroken aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. It is almost unfathomable to think this “really good guy” has left us.

During the past week, family and friends have posted pictures and beautiful memories on Facebook. In my favorite video, he is interrupting a dance his kids are performing by joining in. His daughter was not impressed with his moves.😊 Someone else shared a picture and a vague mention of a “car ride we both probably wish we could take back.” (I’ll bet that’s a story!) There’s also a pic of him wearing a crop top and Daisy Duke shorts. (I’ll bet that’s an even better story!!) Most of the pics are of a handsome young man with his hat on backwards wearing Cardinal swag. My very most favorite picture is of he and his cousin (aka brother from another mother) giving each other middle-finger signs of affection.

To everyone who shared memories and pics, thank you. That’s how I want to remember Shawn Michael.